An island country in Western Europe, consisting of Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) and Northern Ireland.
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Taxi in rural area: how to ensure it will turn up?
I live in a rural area and occasionally need to get a taxi to the local airport or railway station:
my destination is distant (that’s why I choose to live in a rural area)
the local airport/railway ...
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United Kingdom 1 week trip
Im planning to make a trip across UK for 1 week and I would like to visit these places for sure: Cambridge, Stonehenge, Stratford-upon-Avon, Bath, Edinburgh, Lake District, Nottingham.
I do not mind ...
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Going to Italy for 2 days then back to UK for 4 days then to France for 2 weeks. Which embassy should I apply to for my Schengen visa? [duplicate]
I've got a dilemma. I am going on my holiday to France for two weeks in July but few days before that I need to fly to Italy for 2 days. So my traveling plan is: going to Italy for two days then back ...
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UK Transit Visa from USA to India
I'm traveling to India from the US for my H1 stamping. I'm planning to go via the UK (LHR). I'm changing my visa status from F1 (visa expires in 2015) to H1. Is my visa valid to qualify for a transit ...
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Transit visa for UK while traveling to the United States from India [closed]
Sorry, this is not a question and answer thing that I'm trying to do. But, just want to write up about one question that is most frequently asked - Do I need a transit visa to go to the the US via ...
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Can I bring my new wife from the US into the UK as a tourist and then change her status to a resident once in UK? [closed]
I went to the USA to visit my fiancé 2 months ago. We fell head over heals and got married and are having to rush back to the UK to be Carers for my parents
We have 3 days to fly back on our flights ...
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How to use sink with separate hot/cold taps?
I just traveled to Ireland. I was amazed to find that water sinks (at home, restaurants and public) have separate taps for hot and cold water.
If you use only the cold water, your hands freeze. If ...
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Which train routes are permitted when going from Great Britain to other parts of the UK?
I often get rail & sail tickets which begin in Great Britain and end in Northern Ireland. These tickets usually specify which boat crossing they are valid on, but I've never seen them specify ...
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My Schengen visa and UK visa are valid until November, am I ok to travel in September/October?
I am from China and my Schengen visa is valid until 2nd of November this year. My UK dependent visa will expire at the same time as well.
I am just wondering if I am allowed to travel 3 months before ...
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What supporting evidence is required for a Moroccan travel visa?
I plan to travel to Morocco later this year and wanted to check if anyone with previous experience getting a travel visa can shed some light here. The Embassy of Morocco in the UK states that for a ...
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How can I most affordably use my iPhone in the UK during a long-term study abroad period? [closed]
I'm from the United States, and I currently have an iPhone 4s on the Sprint network. In late September (2013), I'll be flying to the UK for a year of studying abroad at Oxford University until June ...
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Can I leave the airport in London during my layover for a visit?
I am a US permanent resident but I am a Filipino citizen. I am planning to travel to the Phillipines and wanted to get a ticket with a 15 hours layover in the UK. Am I allowed to go out of the airport ...
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How to get to Old Trafford from Piccadilly station?
I'm planning to visit Old Trafford during my travel to UK.
I already know that going from London to Manchester is by using train that stops in Manchester Piccadilly. However I'm a bit confused on ...
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Looking for a very last minute adventure trip (5th -13th May)
Basically, due to a break up and cancellation of previous arrangements, I find myself with a free week next week and I really fancy doing something active and outdoors. Most of my trips recently have ...
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VAT refund at Luton airport
I'm a non-EU citizen, leaving London from Luton airport. I'm trying to understand how to get a VAT refund on my way out. All I was able to find is this very sparse description at the airport website:
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Crashing a rental car abroad
What happens if I (a US citizen) rent a car in, say, the UK, and crash it because I was driving on the wrong side of the road?
Do I have to pay the damages out of pocket? What if I don't have the ...
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Alternatives to National Express in the UK
I would prefer not to use National Express. Conditions on coaches can be awful, in my opinion. I wish we had something like Polskibus in the UK.
Are there any alternatives? I mainly use them to get ...
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Do I have to enter the UK on my UK passport?
I'm a British National (Overseas), which basically means that while I don't have the right of abode in the UK, I am permitted to visit the UK without a visa. However, my passport has expired, and ...
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Petrol station in Folkestone before boarding the Eurotunnel
Where is the most convenient petrol station to fill up if we have some spare time before boarding the Eurotunnel train? Is it possible to fill-up after checking-in?
We will be driving from London.
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Long layover in Heathrow
I'm an Indian passport holder with a valid US visa. I have an 18 hour layover in Heathrow. With a land side transit visa can I go out of the airport just to check into a nearby hotel to get some rest? ...
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Landside transit visa in London Heathrow airport
I am traveling from the US to India via London Heathrow on November 6. I will be at LHR on 7th at 6:20 am and departing at 9:25 pm. I'm an Indian national and have a valid US visa.
Do I need a ...
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UK places that offer visitors a chance to wear medieval armor and clothes?
I'm looking to visit places on UK that offer visitors an opportunity to wear medieval armor/clothes. Where can I find such a place?
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Passport validity required to enter UK and Schengen countries for Indians with valid visas
My daughter has valid visas for the United Kingdom and the Schengen area but has passport validity of 4 to 5 months only. Can she still travel to both these countries?
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Using my UK Multi Visit visa
I applied for a UK visa with the reason of "to renew my Philippine passport there in London as there is no longer a Philippine embassy here in Dublin."
Then they issued me a multiple entry visit visa ...
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What are the restrictions on importing honey to uk from Czech Republic for distribution, and is there a limited amount [closed]
Can you advise me on restrictions when importing honey from Czech Republic to uk for purpose of distribution?
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Where can I find the restrictions and easements that apply to a given UK Rail Ticket?
UK rail ticketing isn't always the simplest thing in the world, but the basics aren't too hard to learn. There are broadly tickets valid at any time of the day, those available only outside of peak ...
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Tourism on Schengen business visa (circulation)
I am an Indian citizen living in UK on a tier 2 visa. Recently, I have received Short stay Schengen visas (multiple entry, business trips for 1 year) for travelling to France. (Applied at French ...
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Traveling across the United Kingdom by car [closed]
Me and my friends had an idea of going to the UK by car and travel across the country to see as much as possible. I would like ask if someone can share his opinion of where to go and where to don't ...
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What is the cheapest and most direct route from the UK to Malawi?
I'm researching a trip to Malawi and I'm struggling to find direct flights. I'd be happy to travel from any UK city to anywhere in Malawi.
I've only been able to find flights for around £900 with at ...
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Booking travel tickets for visa without paying?
I am in the process of filling the forms for my wife and daughter (Chinese) to travel with me (British) to the UK for a short holiday. On the government advice located at ...
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Laptop Searches by Customs - UK and US
I'll be traveling to the UK (London) on a study abroad in the spring and will be bring my laptop for school and intern purposes. I was just curious what/if any rights UK customs has to search laptops ...
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What are the mobile plan options for a short-term (6 month) visit to the UK?
I am starting an internship in London starting October and was wondering what the options for a short-term mobile plan in the UK are.
I use an iPhone so a data plan would be nice but not necessary.
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Where to stay for London nightlife?
For those looking to travel to London and enjoy the nightlife, where would be the best area to stay? Requirements are nearby bars, alcohol and 20-something crowd all preferably within walking ...
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How can I use my Verizon “Global Ready” smartphone in the UK and France?
I'd like to use my Droid Razr Maxx phone, obtained from Verizon in the United States, on an upcoming trip to the UK and France. The product specs claim it is global ready, and it has an accessible SIM ...
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Use prepaid cards in Europe with my Verizon S3 sch-i535?
I am going to England, Scotland, and Ireland soon for about 10 days. I have a rooted Samsung Galaxy S3 (SCH-I535) on Verizon with Android 4.2.2.
I'd like to use voice + data (no SMS) over there ...
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UK Transit Visa
I am travelling to Budapest and therefore have a Schengen Visa. I hold an Indian passport and a valid US visa. I'm travelling from Chicago-Heathrow-Budapest and returning by Budapest-Dublin-Chicago.
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Itinerary to Scotland from London
I am planning to travel from London to the following destinations by train: Edinburgh, Inverness and Windermere and then back to London. My questions are:
What would be the best itinerary (order of ...
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Cumbria Way in June. Do I need to make reservations?
Anyone here who has walked the Cumbria Way in the lake district in June?
Is the weather moderate? Is it recommended to pre-book B&Bs or are there enough accommodation facilities along the trip?
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Can I rent a car in UK to travel to Republic of Ireland? [duplicate]
I want to rent a car in the UK for a driving holiday in Ireland - do any rental firms permit this?
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Can you enter the departures area without a boarding pass at London Heathrow airport?
My girlfriend is leaving the UK from Heathrow tomorrow. Is it possible for me to go through security with her so that we can be together until she goes to her departure gate?
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Fly to France from UK with no passport?
I have a flight to France from the UK tomorrow. My passport is currently with a company that are working on a Visa for India (a miscommunication with a friend menas I thought they had picked it up), ...
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Attend a lecture in computer science while travelling in the UK
I'm planning a trip to the UK in May. I will stay in London, Edinburgh and Dundee. It would be very interesting for me to attend a lecture in computer science there. Am I allowed to do this as I am ...
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Opening a UK bank account [closed]
I'm heading over to the UK under a tier 5 visa (Youth Mobility)
I plan to get a job after I get there.
Are there any banks that allow me to open a bank account before I get there?
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Visiting relatives in UK - access to country dependent on their finances? [closed]
I want to visit my mother in the UK, she is hesitant to send in the invitation letter cause she does not make much of a salary and they may refuse me to stay with her. Can they refuse me to stay with ...
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Flying UK to Canada via USA. Do I need to apply for ESTA?
I'm going to fly from the UK to Canada via EWR (Newark Liberty International Airport). Do I need to apply for a Visa Waiver through the ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization)?
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5 yr residence card: does it let me travel without my husband?
I am Australian, married to an EU national, and have just been issued with a 5 yr residence card. I want to travel to Malta with a friend. My husband and I run an import business in the UK and my ...
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Can you renew a UK railcard early (and carry over the extra days)
If you're going to be taking several train journeys per year in the UK, and especially if you won't be starting your journey until 10am, it's well worth investigating the railcards available, as for ...
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What are UK “rail appointed travel agents”, and where can I find one who'll sell me a ticket?
I've come across a rather interesting looking discounted fare for a UK rail journey. The slight snag is that I can't seem to buy it on the website of the train company that is offering it. Instead, ...
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Schengen Visa - Schengen countries visit after UK visit
I have a 6 months UK Business visa. I need to apply for Schengen Visa to allow other EU countries travel. I will be travelling multiple time to Schengen countries for next 3-4 months and I have ...
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I'm travelling from Heathrow to Toledo in the USA with 2 connections, will I need to see to my luggage before I get to Toledo?
I'm worried as it's my first trip on my own. All my flights are American Airlines and I have connections at Raleigh/Durham and at Chicago O'Hare, however there are no terminal changes, just connection ...
